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… . The Science Most species are diploids and have two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. In contrast, many crops have multiple sets of chromosomes … of 10 billion bases (more than three times the size of the human genome). As part of a proposal by the DOE’s Joint …

… How sex chromosomes “older than dinosaurs” could help improve crop yields.  The Science The … genome . Now, high-quality reference genome sequences of the male and female plants, each representing a single … to improve crop breeding. For example, Schmutz noted, specific genes of interest could be associated with a …

… Jasmyn provides bioinformatics tools and analysis support for user science, with a … and collaboration, she works to develop and improve supporting pipeline efficiency through streamlined workflows, …

… A nuanced understanding of peat moss drives insight into carbon storage   The … By sequencing the genome, researchers were able to pinpoint specific U/V chromosomes (‘U’ for female and ‘V’ for male) … (A.J.S.) conducted by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute ( …

… Understanding how a fundamental mechanism of evolution allows microbes … means using proteins on its tail fibers to latch onto a specific target on the microbial cell’s membrane. Two … The work conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute is supported by the Office …

… The human-centered, agile collaboration between the JGI and the … from the other JGI Portals, as well. “For thousands of scientists around the world, the JGI Genome Portal is a … team’s ultimate goal is to allow scientists to search for specific types of data across organisms, enabling them to …

… tiny algae. The cold polar oceans give rise to some of the largest food webs on Earth. And at their base are microscopic, photosynthetic algae. But human-induced climate change , a new study suggests, is … like antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, and novel enzymes that function at low temperature.” said Katrin Schmidt, co-lead …

… This year the AGU Fall Meeting, with the theme “Science is Society,” hosts sessions in … Register for the meeting here. Here are some sessions of interest (all times in PST unless otherwise noted): … “Spatial metabolic profiling in roots reveals plant specific responses to drought at the Biosphere 2 tropical …

… (metagenomes). However, the quality and completeness of metagenome-assembled virus sequences vary widely. In a previous effort, an international consortium recommended specific guidelines and best practices for characterizing … limits the ability of researchers to accurately perform functional assessment, host prediction, and phylogenetic …

… JGI is in the process of shifting its operations from Walnut Creek … of the ongoing move process to the IGB, speedpaks are once again filling up as moving boxes are filled and stacked for … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… During the summer of 2021, 13 interns from UC Merced spent eight weeks working virtually with JGI mentors to investigate rigorous research … hone science presentation skills, and participate in professional development enrichment activities. For some … Blurring the Line Between Plasmids and Phages …

… In April 2020, we mark both the 50th celebration of Earth … place. ED: I mean I really think we’re at a unique time in human history, where we’re moving from when my father was … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility …